Canada

• Society: Organizations: Animal Welfare: Rescues and Shelters: Regional: North America: Canada  (91)

Abolishing the Status of Animals as Property - ASAP Nova Scotia is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, dedicated to challenging the view of non-human animals as commodities for human use, and promoting respect and compassion for all animals.

Animal Alliance of Canada - Focuses on local, regional, national and international issues concerning the goodwill and respectful treatment of animals by humans. AAC's Goal is to achieve long-term animal protection through public education and legislative advocacy.

Animal Defence Society of Toronto - ADST promotes wildlife protection and animal rights through increased public awareness using photos, meetings and information newsletters.

Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals - Promoting the welfare of farm animals and the banning of sow stalls and battery cages in Canada.

Canadian Federation Of Humane Societies - National body comprised of animal welfare organizations and individuals whose purpose is to promote compassion and humane treatment of all animals. The only national organization working on behalf of humane societies and SPCAs in Canada.

The Canadian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Organization has adoption, lost and found as well as emergency services and programs.

Fauna Foundation Chimpanzee Sanctuary - Focuses on 3 areas: The retirement of former biomedical research chimpanzees, the protection of neglected and abused farm and zoo animals, and projects to increase awareness about environmental issues.

Fur Bearer Defenders - A non-profit society dedicated to stopping trapping cruelty and protecting fur-bearing animals. Resources, photos and useful information.

Greek Animal Rescue - Canada (GARCANADA) - Canadian organisation that lobbies and raises funds for stray animals in Greece. Contains articles on animal neglect and addresses how Canadians can help.

Kind Translators - Translation services offered to people and organizations dedicated to protecting animals and developing charters and laws with the aim of giving animals rights.

Ottawa Animal Advocates (OAA) - A proactive, community based group focused on reducing animal suffering through public advocacy, table-top demonstrations, leafletting, letter-writing and networking with related organizations.

Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada - Organization dedicated to ensuring the highest level of pet care attainable and a guarantee of a fair and equitable representation for all facets of the Canadian pet industry.

The Toronto Animal Rights Society (T.A.R.S.) - Focused on educating the public about animal issues, promoting the reduction of suffering through lifestyle choices, and building a supportive community for those interested in animal rights.

Voice for Animals Society - An animal rights organization based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada working on improving the lives of animals through direct action.

Western Students for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - WSETA is an Animal Rights organization from the University of Western Ontario.

World Society for the Protection of Animals Canada - WSPA Canada is the Canadian arm of an international charity dedicated to raising the standards of animal welfare.

Zoocheck Canada Inc. - A national animal protection charity established to protect wildlife in captivity and in the wild. Importance placed on animals in captivity including zoo and performing animals.